Table 3 Examples of accomplishments of fellowships
Organization | Operational Change | Effect |
|---|---|---|
NGO scientific research and clinical care facility | Creation of preventive maintenance schedules and routines, including budgets for necessary replacement parts | Equipment in working order, with sufficient budget for repairs and maintenance |
NGO clinical research organization | Training in research methods, design of clinical trial management systems, grant writing assistance | Submission of research grants obtaining new sources of funding |
NGO service delivery organization | Development of a financial system to track cost and budget at multiple new facilities, and to meet donor reporting requirements | Increased services delivered and revenues received |
NGO teaching hospital | Revision of pharmacy operating procedures and pricing policies; creation of staff productivity measures; quality improvement teams | Reduced paperwork; better aligned prices with cost and patient ability to pay; reduced waiting times |